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UNBELIEVABLE NEWS;Leeds united confirm the return of former player
Leeds’ journey from mid-table obscurity in the Championship to Premier League entertainers under Marcelo Bielsa, before succumbing to relegation in May, has been a turbulent roller-coaster ride over the past ten years or so.
In that time, several players have turned out for the club, some appearing hundreds of times in the famous white shirt, while others have made only a handful of appearances.
As the transfer window has now closed and clubs across the world are prohibited from trading players permanently or on loan until January 1, the YEP has taken a trip down memory lane to find out which players are still free agents after the deadline.
Adryan (2014-15)
Brazilian attacker Adryan joined Leeds on loan in 2014/15 but failed to make a significant impact at Elland Road. Still only 29, he is now without a club after spells in France, Switzerland, Brazil, Turkey and most recently Italy.
Tommaso Bianchi (2014-2016)
Italian midfielder Bianchi is searching for a new club after his most recent stint with Serie D side San Donate Tavarnelle. The 34-year-old returned to Italy following his brief spell in England with Leeds and has remained there ever since, representing Ascoli, Novara and Siena in the lower leagues.
Jordan Botaka (2015-2017)
Congolese winger Botaka was another who failed to live up to the hype at Elland Road, departing for Charlton Athletic on loan after one season in West Yorkshire. He returned to Belgium for a period, scoring in the double figures for Sint-Truiden, earning a move to Gent but he subsequently found himself on loan at Charleroi, Fortuna Sittard and last season Hapoel Jerusalem before being released
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